Ks3 Music

QUALIFICATION GCSE Music

CONTENT There are four areas of study covering music from 1700s to the present day. The coursework is split into two parts:

Composing - Students compose two pieces, each taken from a different area of study, this is worth 30% of the total mark.

Performing - Students do three performances, one a solo performance, one a composition and the other can be anything the student chooses. This performance is worth 30%.

At the end of the course there is a Listening and Appraising test worth 40%.

BENEFITS Students learn:

· to use the latest Music technology resources thereby improving their overall ICT skills

· about other cultures through studying music from a wide variety of sources

· to improve their presenting skills through regular performances

· to develop their critical thinking skills through regular evaluations of their work

· to develop their leadership skills through directing performances

· to develop an understanding of how music is used for differing purposes in society

CAREERS Music Composer, Music Industry Promotions Manager, Music Therapist, Musician, Singer, Disc Jockey.

USEFUL RESOURCES CPG GCSE Music Edexcel Study Guide

CONTACT Mr J Dow

Ks4 Music

Villiers High School

Technology College

Villiers High School

Technology College